Cow dung - Wikipedia
WEBCow dung, also known as cow pats, cow pies, cow poop or cow manure, is the waste product of bovine animal species. These species include domestic cattle ("cows"), bison ("buffalo"), yak, and water buffalo. Cow dung is the undigested residue of plant matter which has passed through the animal's gut. The resultant faecal matter is rich in minerals.
The Potential of Cow’s Dung in Sustainable Agriculture and ...
WEBMay 18, 2022 · The most important chemical factors are carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, salts, urea and lignocellulose (Rajeswari et al. 2016). When compared to cross-breed cow manure, native cow dung has higher quantities of calcium, phosphate, zinc and copper (Randhawa and Kullar 2011).
Current status of cow dung as a bioresource for sustainable …
WEBJun 1, 2016 · Cow dung, an excreta of bovine animal, is a cheap and easily available bioresource on our planet. Many traditional uses of cow dung such as burning as fuel, mosquito repellent and as cleansing agent are already known in India.
Chemical composition of Cow dung used in the study
WEBThe results showed that poultry dung and cow dung treatments significantly increased the length of vine, leaf number, leaf area, and leaf dry weight of pumpkin plants.
Chemical composition of cow dung and other plants.
WEBThe chemical composition of the frass shows the high content of holocellulose, α-cellulose and the lower content of ash, which indicates the potential of pulping application. The fiber...
Cattle Manure - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
WEBFeb 3, 2019 · 2 Composition of cattle manure Cow dung is the excreta of the herbivorous bovine animal species comprising both the faeces and urine at a ratio of about 3:1. The excreta derives from its diet and is mostly made up of lignocellulosic materials and abundant minerals including trace amounts of iron, …
COW DUNG FOR ECOFRIENDLY AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTIVE FARMING …
WEBNov 1, 2014 · Cow dung is a rich source of organic matter, essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and beneficial microorganisms that can enhance soil fertility and plant growth.
Insights into Cow Dung-Based Bioformulations for Sustainable …
WEBNov 30, 2023 · The composition of cow dung can vary depending on factors such as the cow’s diet, age, and health, as well as environmental conditions. In India, 69.9% of people live in rural areas, where cows are the main livestock and produce 9 to 15 kg of manure each (Brown and Brown 2003 ).
Bioprospecting of cowdung microflora for sustainable agricultural ...
WEBDec 1, 2021 · The CD is composed undigested residue of plant matter which has passed through the animal's gut and includes water (80%), undigested residues (14.4%) and various groups of microorganisms (5.6%), including bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes. •.
WEBCow dung is a 3:1 mixture of faeces, cellulose and hemicellulose produced by herbivorous bovine animals as an undigested remnant of consumed food (Gupta et al. 2016). Among these are “nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), iron (Fe),sulphur(S),magnesium(Mg),calcium(Ca),cobalt(Co),manganese(Mn),and chlorine (Cl)” (Garg and Mudgal 2007 ...
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